Spring Reminders to Rockwell City Residents:
The City of Rockwell City would like to remind residents of city and state code that often result in complaints upon violation.
Mowing. Chapter 52 of the City Code requires the mowing of property within the City. Grass, weeds or brush shall be cut, mowed and maintained not to exceed six inches (6”) in residential, business and industrial areas. Properties not mowed in accordance with the ordinance shall be mowed by the City or their agents, and billed to the property owner as established in the ordinance.
Grass Clippings. Section 135.03 prohibits grass clippings from being deposited in the street. The reason for this regulation is because the grass will plug the storm sewers.
Tree Trimming. Section 151.12 requires property owners to keep tree branches trimmed at least 15’ above the street and 8’ above the sidewalks.
Leash Law. Section 55.06 prohibits animals, including cats and dogs, from running at large within the corporate limits of the city.
Solid Waste Removal. Section 55.09 requires removal and disposal of animal feces from public property, park property, public right-of-way or the property of another person, such as during walks.
Yard Waste. The disposal by open burning of yard waste, originating on the premises, is only allowed from sunrise to sunset during the periods from April 1 to May 15 and October 1 to November 15 each year. As described in this section, “Yard waste” is any debris such as grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, brush and trees. Yard waste does not include tree stumps. The Yard Waste Disposal Site, across from the waste treatment plant, and northeast of the cemetery, is for disposal of yard waste by Rockwell City residents only. Only yard waste is to be dumped at this site. If anyone chooses to dump anything other than yard waste at this site, smile nice as you may be on camera.
Junk. Section 51.01 defines junk as all old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, debris, waste, or junked, dismantled or wrecked automobiles, or parts of automobiles, or iron, steel or other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material. Section 51.03. Any junk upon private property which constitutes a threat to the health and safety of the citizens and is a nuisance is a violation of City code.
Junk Vehicle. Section 51.01 defines junk vehicle as any licensed, unlicensed, or legally placed vehicle in storage, within the corporate limits and any of the following characteristics:
1. Habitat for nuisance animals or insects.
2. Any unlicensed vehicle containing gasoline or any other flammable liquid.
3. Inoperable. Any vehicle that lacks structured parts which render such vehicle legally unfit for legal use.
4. Any vehicle that cannot be immediately started and moved under its own power.
5. Any vehicle that has broken glass or loose parts, which individually or collectively make the vehicle unsafe or unfit for legal use.
6. Any vehicle that is being used for the storage of rags, old batteries, trash bags, etc..
7. Defective or obsolete condition. Any vehicle, because of its defective or obsolete condition, constitutes a threat to the public health and safety.
Dangerous Buildings. Section 145.02 states that all buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a hazard to safety or health, or public welfare, by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, or abandonment (whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six months so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public) are, hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in Chapter 145.
Building Numbers. Section 150.02 states that property owners shall place or cause to be installed and maintained on the principal building the assigned number in a conspicuous place to the street in figures not less than two and half (2 ½) inches in height and of contrasting color with the background.
Garbage Pickup. All residents should have garbage placed at the curb Monday mornings by 6:00 AM. Please move all receptacles to a garage or backyard once dumped.
Street Storage. It is unlawful to park, store or place, temporarily or permanently, any machinery or junk or any other goods, wares, and merchandise of any kind upon any street or alley for the purpose of storage, exhibition, sale or offering for sale without permission from the Council. This would apply to boat trailers, livestock trailers, or any trailer of any type.
Yield Right-of-Way. (321.319) When two vehicles enter an intersection from different public streets at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
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NOTICE: The City of Rockwell City, on behalf of its citizens, will aggressively enforce these ordinances, starting now. If you harbor junk vehicles or junk properties, this is your notice to abate these nuisances, starting now.
If you have any questions, please contact city hall at 297-7041. Your cooperation in these matters is greatly appreciated.
For more information on Rockwell City, Iowa.
City of Rockwell City Offices 335 Main Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Phone: 712-297-7041 - Fax: 712-297-7041 - E-Mail: cityofrockwellcity@gmail.com